Used to protect windows from sunlight different variants: from primitive curtains to blinds. It is quite difficult to make the combination harmonious and aesthetically attractive when choosing curtains and blinds, which cannot be said about the mirror film. Any textile will look great with tinted glass.

What is a self-adhesive mirror film

Mirror film is a canvas made on the basis of polymer materials, which has the ability to filter the sun's rays (up to 99% ultraviolet and 40% infrared radiation). Thanks to this quality, any room becomes protected from heating through the window glass. When developing a product, this goal was set at the head. However this advantage is not the only one, because the film increases the strength of the glass. When choosing a protective coating, it is worth paying attention to the degree of burglary resistance, the most impact-resistant products prevent window damage even if a bullet fired from an air pistol hits it.

The basis of the film has an adhesive layer, which helps to quickly and efficiently install. At the same time, there is no need to worry about the reliability of fastening.

Advantages and disadvantages

In order to appreciate all the benefits of purchasing a mirror film, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the product's advantages and disadvantages.

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Advantages:

Protection of glass from cracking as a result of mechanical impact;

quality barrier in summer time from sunlight, which saves money on the operation of fans and air conditioners;

Creation of a comfortable environment, privacy from the views of strangers (relevant for residents of high-rise buildings on the first floors and private households);

Safety when breaking glass (all chips will remain fixed on the film);

Improvement appearance facade, mirror window openings give presentability;

Prevention of condensation;

Additional protection for the premises winter period from heat losses;

Affordable price.

Among other things, the film does not belong to combustible materials, which increases the level of fire safety. It has the property of shielding electromagnetic radiation, anti-glare effect, which makes staying indoors comfortable.

Disadvantages:

After installing the film, the need for blackout curtains does not disappear, due to the transparency of the material when the light is on;

In the cold season, it is impossible to get additional heating of the room through tinted windows;

If the windows face the north side or the building has a garden with tall dense crowns of trees, then the interior of the room will look gloomy.

Types of mirror film on the window

Mirror film is available dyed or standard. The structure of the standard sheet includes a polymer and metallized layers, and the colored options are complemented by a colored layer, which allows you to create interesting effects on window glass.

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When choosing a mirror film, you should carefully study the information on the label, which indicates the parameters of strength and light transmission. Depending on these characteristics, the price also varies.

Among the range of protective coatings with a mirror effect are special types films:

architectural;

impact resistant;

burglary resistant;

Heat-saving.

Technology of installation of a tint mirror film

To provide quality installation glass with window frame for fixation films needs to be extracted. Otherwise, the edges of the protective layer will begin to bend over time.

To tint a window, you will need the following materials and tools:

Self-adhesive film with a mirror effect;

2 scrapers (with a rubber edge and a pointed metal edge);

Spray;

Stationery knife;

Spatula with a wide grip (rubber, plastic);

Napkin without lint;

Liquid soap (can be replaced with baby shampoo).

Working conditions: indicators outdoor temperature must correspond to the range from 5 to 35 ° C, humidity within 20-80%. If the recommendations are violated, the adhesive layer will quickly dry out, which will lead to peeling of the canvas.

Installation steps:

Carry out wet cleaning in the room to prevent dust or dirt from getting on the glass;

Wash the window panes removed from the frame with a solution prepared on the basis of water and liquid soap;

Cut the canvas according to the measurements taken from the glass (an allowance of 2-3 mm is added to the measurements);

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Pasting windows with a film: what does it give and how is it done

Few people want to become the hero of the show "Behind the Glass". But life in own house or on the ground floor of a high-rise building does not exclude such a possibility. The reason may be ordinary forgetfulness or simply unwillingness to curtain windows during the day. But you can solve this problem once and for all, and self-adhesive window film will help to do this.

I have such a need arose from the moment the tenants moved into the house built nearby. And with it, the need to study the types of films and how to stick them.

Which film to choose

In principle, I am a rather prudent aunt, and I took care of sun protection when I ordered new windows. They are energy efficient and have a UV filter. And the tulle on them is an excellent remedy from prying prying eyes.

But not so long ago we were lucky enough to buy a plastic front door at a decent discount. Glazed. But completely transparent. Since a door of non-standard sizes to order would cost twice as much, this one was taken without cavil.

In fact, there are two problems: neighboring windows opposite and visitors, who are not always welcome, but there is no opportunity to pretend that we are not at home. They see us. And it is necessary that we see who is standing behind the door, while remaining invisible ourselves. Explained clearly?

Here is a mirror self-adhesive film that would just cope with this task: an uninvited guest will admire only his own reflection, and in the meantime we will make faces behind the glass. With the lights on, of course, it will not work, but in the evening we curtain the windows and close the first door leading to the veranda.

Yes, that's how bad we are. But closer to the point - it's time to choose a film and learn how to glue it. Because calling a specialist for such a volume of work is simply ridiculous.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen films (including automotive films) are the most popular. With their help, you can:

• Regulate the penetration of sunlight into the room, as they have a different degree of transparency.

• It's beautiful curtain and upholstery protection upholstered furniture from burnout, and domestic plants - from the aggressive effects of ultraviolet rays.
• as well as the ability to support comfortable temperature indoor air, as they reflect UV rays from the street and infrared heat from the room, allowing you to save on air conditioning and heating.

Decorative

Self-adhesive film on windows can be colored, mirrored, matte, stained glass, have an ornament or pattern on the surface.

Protective (anti-vandal)

Such films are multifunctional, and can protect not only from light and prying eyes, but also from specific actions. Namely:

• From fragments. Even if the glass is broken, it will not shatter into small pieces capable of causing significant injury. Relevant for families with small children;
• From penetration. In general, glass sealed with a film is very difficult to break, especially if you choose a material of the highest protection class A3 0.6 mm, capable of withstanding an impact force of 9.5 J or 182 kg / cm 2. The maximum that an attacker can achieve is the appearance of cracks on the glass. There are also thinner films with not so impressive characteristics: A1 0.24 mm thick and A2 0.412 mm thick.

• From the vibration of sound waves. Simply put, you can protect yourself from wiretapping with your own hands. It is unlikely that ordinary people need this - just for information.
• From a bullet from a pneumatic or traumatic weapon. Also, just in case.
• from the spread of fire. If the glass breaks in a fire, the film will not allow outdoor air to enter the room, so the flames will spread at a slower rate.

We don’t have small children, we don’t have enemies either, but from hacking glass door can be protected. Therefore, we choose a protective mirror film without a decorative pattern with a metal coating.

By the way, it can be aluminum, titanium, bronze, nickel and even silver, the price and color depend on the type of deposition, and strength, light transmission and quality depend on its density and the number of film layers.

Self-sticking

Since I always glue the wallpaper in the house myself, I think I can handle this job, since sticking a film on a window is only a little more difficult. And the technology is very similar. Of course, if you take out the glass, process it, and then put it back in place, it would be easier, but I won't risk it.

Training

To preparatory work This includes cleaning, creating the right environment, and preparing everything that is needed in the process itself.

I didn’t make a reservation about cleaning: before work, you really need to not only thoroughly wash the glass so that there are no stains and stains on it that will be buried under the film, but also make sure that dust does not hover in the air. Settling on the glass and the adhesive base of the film, it both worsens the quality of gluing and spoils the appearance.

Therefore, in addition to wet cleaning, it is advisable to periodically moisten the air at the window from the sprayer. In any case, the surfaces to be joined must be wetted, so this will not harm.

Cleaning to be done throughout the room

• Another spray for soapy water;
• Detergent or baby shampoo;
• Stationery;
• Soft spatula for smoothing the film;
• Paper towels or microfiber towels.

It remains to make sure that the air temperature in the operation area is above five and below thirty degrees- this is required by the instructions so that the glue does not dry too quickly, but not too long.

Performance

The first thing to do is to thoroughly wash the window or door on both sides using a mild detergent, rinse it and rub it until the streaks disappear.

Then we unfold the film and pretend to cut to get less waste. If the glass is large, it must be measured in advance and try to find a film of the desired width in order to avoid joints.

• We add baby shampoo, Fairy or other detergent to clean water - two or three drops per half liter is enough to ensure that the film slides over the surface. Just do not shake the mixture strongly - we do not need foam at all. Pour the working fluid into a spray bottle.
• For gluing an anti-vandal film, an ordinary soap solution may not be suitable.. Therefore, we look at the instructions, which describe the preparation of a working solution capable of dissolving the adhesive base.
• We cut off a piece of the desired size from the roll with a small allowance in length and width, and only after that, laying it on a flat surface, remove the protective layer from the adhesive side, wetting the freed surface from the spray gun with soapy water. From it we spray glass.
• Now about how to glue the film on the window glass. It must be carefully and slowly lifted, holding the upper edge, and applied as accurately as possible to the opening. Slow - because sudden movements often cause the film to fold, and it sticks to itself. It is almost impossible to unstick the glued areas without damaging the material, this piece will simply have to be thrown away.

• If this step is done without excesses, it will be easier further, since the film slides well on wet glass, it can be moved to the desired position. And only after that you can begin to expel water from under it.
• If you know how to glue wallpaper, then you know perfectly well how to stick without bubbles: for this, smooth movements with pressure are performed with a spatula from the middle to the edges. And in order not to scratch the film, the spatula must be moistened with water. The squeezed out liquid is wiped off with a soft cloth.

• Now you can cut off the excess film - it will no longer budge.

All. It remains to wait for complete drying. This will take from two weeks for a regular film, up to 3-4 months for a protective film. . During this time, it is better not to touch the surface. even if bubbles appear on it. They will disappear on their own.

But then no precautions are needed, the glass can be washed, wiped as usual. They say that cleaning windows with film is even easier than without it.

Conclusion

The video in this article shows the entire gluing process in detail and it seems that nothing can be easier. But it only seems. If I had to paste over all the windows in the house, I would invite specialists without a moment's hesitation. Because of one door, it’s somehow even embarrassing to disturb people, I’ll try it myself.

And, of course, I will be grateful to those who have already successfully completed this task, and will tell in the comments about the nuances that may arise in the process.

September 22, 2016

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July! - The sun, the heat, the long-awaited summer is in full swing, and in your house, as luck would have it, the windows face the sunny side ?! It doesn't matter, because you can stick a special sun-protection mirror film on the windows, and the temperature in the room will noticeably drop. Or, for example, you live on the first floor, and curious neighbors constantly like to look into your windows. In any of these cases, a mirror whip for the window will help you.

Mirror sunscreen.

Used as universal protection from ultraviolet rays or the views of casual passers-by. When choosing a mirror film, it must be remembered that during the day the mirror effect of the tint film is much higher than in the evening. During the day, it is almost impossible to peep something outside the house, but in the evening, when it gets dark, and the light is on in your house, you can be seen. When choosing a sunscreen film, you can also kill two birds with one stone if you choose a thicker film. It will give your glass more strength and even after hard hit the glass will most likely remain intact. This property can be used to protect a child's room. By placing a strong film in the child's room, you can be sure that while playing, the children will not break the glass, and it will not crumble to smithereens, which means that the children will not suffer.

It's comfortable!

Also, lovers of growing flowers on the windows will not need to rearrange the plants to protect them from direct sunlight.

How to put on a sunscreen

All necessary tools
First, let's collect all the tools that we may need:
- actually the sun-protection film for tinting;
- a spray bottle with soapy water (soap solution);
- stationery knife;
- scissors;
- scraper;
– a clean microfiber cloth;
- window cleaner

Soap solution.

Preparing a soap solution is easy. Just dilute 3-4 drops of any detergent in half a liter of water!

We prepare the surface

The first step is to clean the window of all unnecessary and wash the glass. It is best to stick windows on a sunny summer day when the glass is warm. Please note that the temperature in the room should not be lower than 4 and not higher than forty degrees. It is also desirable that the humidity in the room be 20 percent or more.

Then, using a plastic scraper, you need to clean the glass from heavy dirt. Take a good walk around the edges of the window, as a rag will not clean heavily ingrained dirt.

Note!

Make sure that there are no fluff, hairs and other debris left on the window surface!

To save material, measure the width and height of your window. Cut the film to the required size with scissors or a utility knife.

Helpful advice!

When cutting the tint film, do not forget to leave allowances on each side of half a centimeter (or maybe a little more), after gluing the excess can be cut off.

Now let's start the process of pasting windows.

It is important!

The film is glued on the inside of the room.

First, thoroughly moisten the surface of the window with soapy water from a spray bottle.

We remove the protective layer from the film and also moisten it with water to temporarily neutralize the adhesive layer. This is done so that if the film is erroneously glued, it can be aligned if necessary.

Gently apply the film to the top edge of the window and gently smooth it with a scraper. We recommend that you first press the top of the film, and then run the scraper in the middle of the window. And further from the middle, with smooth movements to the edge of the window, squeeze the water out from under the film. Pay special attention to the edges, as these are where air bubbles most often accumulate.

If the film is accidentally glued incorrectly, you can gently lift it and re-glue it again. Now that everything is glued, when all the water is carefully removed from under the film, you can cut off the excess pieces of the film around the edges.

We enjoy the result!

So it became:

And so it was:

Let's start in order. Sun protection film for windows is different. It differs in the density of tinting, the color of the coating, the method of installation and removal from windows. Physically, window film consists of an ordinary transparent film, on which a thin layer of metal is deposited. Moreover, the instructions clearly indicate that it is necessary to glue the film on glass with this "metal" layer. If you stick it the other way around, then, firstly, the effect of reflecting sunlight will not be achieved, the effect of the film in this case is much lower, and secondly, you can’t tear it off the glass later.

If you turn to professionals for help, they will come to your home or office and paste the film on the windows themselves. Moreover, they use a reliable proven film and know how to glue it so that there are no bubbles left and the window does not lose its transparent properties. A well-glued film is even invisible on the glass and its presence can be detected only by opening the window and making sure that it turns out to be much lighter than it seems on the street.

But the services of professionals are expensive, and a good film costs a pretty penny. So, for example, if I have seven windows in my apartment, then sticking the film with the help of professionals turns into a very tangible waste. When I took the prices and got the price of the service, expressed in five figures, I felt a little uncomfortable. The desire to save money and manage on our own grew stronger with each sunny day. Looking ahead, I can say that it was easier to immediately put it with silver coating and argon inside and forget about the problem for many years.

Well, to be completely honest, I don’t really trust professionals, because among them quite often there are random people who will do the job on the principle of a blunder, and if you start to resent, they will send you away. By nature, I am not a brawler, but I'm already a little tired of "wiping up puddles" for the so-called professionals.

Therefore, when the next spring came, and the sun powerfully reminded of itself, I went to the store to buy window film. This is now such a film is sold in almost every hardware store. And then it was a terrible deficit. Therefore, I was very pleased when I managed to find and purchase several rolls of the coveted product.

Here's what film I managed to buy.

I hope by now this manufacturer has gone bankrupt and ceased to exist. At least his site is no longer open. Such a "kind" attitude towards a representative of the domestic industry was born after using his miracle products.

The fact is that the metal layer on the film was applied extremely unevenly. There were places with a very thick layer, while in others it was practically absent.

Let's digress from the fact that I did not stick the film on the glass quite accurately. It was the first experience. There were bubbles that, no matter how hard I tried, I could not expel. I know that a real professional would be horrified and would pass an appropriate verdict on my mental incompetence :). The problem shown in this picture is the uneven density of the metal layer. In fact, three pieces are pasted here at once. Pay attention to the left wide piece. On the left side, it is quite normal, but the closer to the right edge (in the middle of the window), the more transparent the film becomes.

The most striking thing was that this unevenness was already revealed after sticking the film on the window. I glued it with ordinary water. Only not from the tap - there we have a lot of bleach and other nasty things - but pure spring.

I did not want to go for another batch of film, which could turn out to be just as successful. All summer the film remained pasted on the glass. In principle, in part, it really saved from harsh sunlight in the summer.

But the main "ambush" was waiting for me in the fall, when it was time to shoot the film.

In those areas where the metal layer was normal, everything went without complications. But the areas devoid of a metal layer turned out to be firmly stuck to the glass. Even in the summer in the heat, I noticed that the film is very hot from the sun. Apparently the layer adjacent to the glass softened a little and "grabbed" tightly.

In order to scrape off the protective film, I had to use tools. Naturally, the surface of the glass was scratched. Further, banal claws were used :). The job went faster and without scratches on the surface. The film was removed in small pieces and was completely transparent:

On one window on the balcony, I did not begin to remove the film from the glass. You just don't have the patience.

I called the manufacturer at the number indicated on the package. The director himself answered. I started telling him about the problems with his products, but he wasn't particularly impressed. Having swallowed another piece of a sandwich (he constantly ate something during the conversation), he suggested that I go to court and hung up.

Of course, I didn't go to court. A roll of film cost about 60 rubles, and the fact that I spent a lot of time and ruined the windows removing it, so it still had to be proven. Apparently, the manufacturer knew that no one would sue him because of these pennies, so you can safely send everyone to court, and drive the marriage yourself with complete impunity.

It happened in 2010. Since then, I do not support the Russian manufacturer, but buy imported German film from EMTEC. Attaches and removes with one touch. No bubbles and "undeveloped" areas% experience - a thing to come. No problem, even though it's four times more expensive.

There is a Russian film with similar quality:

Sometimes I buy it.

But now I'm already a scientist: before I start to blur the film on the windows, I first roll out the roll and look at it through the light. Fortunately, more such "successful" rolls have not yet come across.

And one more thing: it is better not to glue the film on the glass, but to fasten it to the frame with adhesive tape. It is more convenient, there are no bubbles left and then, after removal, you do not have to wash the windows from streaks.

So that, buying tint film for windows, be careful. Beware of fakes and intrigues of domestic manufacturers. If you are completely unbearable from the heat, spend a little more and order a sticker from a trusted company. Or consider installing sprayed double-glazed windows. They have a lot interesting features that you don't even know about. At the same time, save on heating.

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How mirror film is glued on windows: the secrets of professional and not professional installation

Greetings. Today I'll tell you about how to install mirror film on windows what it is and why it is needed at all.

With the onset of the warm season, mirror reflective films are in special demand. This is not surprising, since the sun's rays are reflected from the mirror surface and, as a result, the air in the room warms up less in comparison with those rooms in which the windows do not have protective film pasting.

Consider the characteristics of the protective film in more detail

Basic information about the material and its application

Mirror films are used to finish the glazing of building facades for the following reasons:

• Protection of the interior space from the penetration of direct sunlight;
• Ensuring the privacy of living in the premises;
• Aesthetic appeal of glazing and facade in general.

With the sun's rays, UV radiation and radiation penetrate the room, which negatively affects health and everyday well-being. Properly installed self-adhesive mirror film on windows significantly reduces infrared and ultraviolet radiation. As a result, the surfaces in the room do not heat up, and besides, radiation does not threaten your health.

In addition to dosed light transmission, the mirror surface of the pasted glazing does not allow the outside to see what is happening in the room, despite the fact that what is happening outside is perfectly visible from the room. This advantage is especially relevant for low-rise country houses located in public places.

And finally correct finish mirror film will make the facade original and outwardly more attractive. By the way, light-protective film can be pasted over not only ordinary windows, but also glazing of balconies and entrance doors assembled using PVC profile.

In accordance with the functional purpose, mirror films can be:

• Reflective and tinted - prevent the ingress of sunlight;
• Protective and reinforcing - make glazing more durable;
• Energy-saving - help reduce the thermal conductivity of windows.

By the way, many expensive modern mirror coatings combine all of the above qualities.

Tinted mirror film for windows is made of thin transparent polyethylene, which is painted or metallized to reduce light transmission, that is, coated with a metal spray.

Metallized modifications of coatings are an order of magnitude better than colored ones, since they shine more and, at the same time, are characterized by a longer resource. But the price of metallized products is somewhat higher than the cost of painted analogues.

Metallized coatings do not have a paint over, and therefore do not color the view from the window. Painted coatings, on the contrary, slightly change the color of the view from the window, which makes it less realistic.

Mirror blinds - an alternative to polymer coatings that need to be glued

Protective mirror tinting coatings according to the type of base are divided into the following modifications:

• On an adhesive basis - as a rule, they are used for independent non-professional installation;
• On a glue-free basis - most often used for professional installation.

So, we found out what a mirror film is, it remains to find out what is the instruction for gluing it.

Sticking technology

How to stick a reflective film so that it lasts long time? Gluing technology can be professional and non-professional:

• Professional installation involves the complete disassembly of the double-glazed window, pasting the inside of the glass and the subsequent assembly of the entire structure together;
• Non-professional installation is the gluing of light-insulating material on glass or on a PVC profile and a frame cut off along the contour.

Professional installation

Professional installation instructions are as follows:

• Fixing glazing beads are dismantled from the glazing, after which the double-glazed window is removed from the frame;
• If necessary, the double-glazed window is thoroughly washed from contamination with a solution of water and alcohol;
• The surface of the glazing is evenly moistened with clean water from a spray bottle;

• The film is unwound from the roll and cut along the length of the finished surface with a margin of 5 cm on each side;

• The protective coating is removed from the inside;
• The film is applied starting from the top of the double-glazed window down;

• The glued surface is smoothed with special scrapers from the center to the right and to the left in the direction from top to bottom, due to which moisture and air come out from under the film;

• A fully glued reflective coating is cut off along the edge of the double-glazed window;

• The glazing unit is installed in the frame profile and fixed with a glazing bead.

If the installation is carried out in accordance with the given instructions, the surface of the double-glazed window will be perfectly flat.

The advantage of a professional installation is that the edge of the glued film is located under the glazing bead. To make it clear, the film begins to peel off along the edge. Therefore, if the edge is pressed with a glazing bead, then the coating life will be much longer (at least 5 years, provided that the installation is correctly performed).

A double-glazed window finished in this way is easy to clean, since dirt from it can be washed off with most common detergents.

Unprofessional installation

How is reflective film installed by hand most often? The instruction is as follows:

• Glass is completely washed out of the spray gun with detergent for windows (we wash everything, including areas adjacent to the glazing bead);
• Pour a solution of water with detergent into the spray bottle;

• The solution is applied liberally to the glass;

• From the inside of the coating, we separate the protective film;

• We smooth out the folds with a scraper and expel air and water from under the coating;

• Cut off the glued film along the perimeter of the glazing.

final result installation work can be seen a couple of hours after the end of gluing, when the moisture under the film has completely evaporated.

How to remove the glued film? It turns out that there is nothing complicated, it is enough to heat the household coating, starting from the junction with the glazing bead. Due to a short heating, the lining of the double-glazed window will move away by itself.

Common mistakes that are made when self-pasting windows

The most common mistake is sticking the film at low or high temperatures. environment. Manufacturers recommend starting installation at an air temperature not higher than +30°C and not lower than -5°C.

To smooth the coating, rags are used instead of a scraper. This should not be done in any case, since only a scraper perfectly evenly strokes. If you don't have a scraper, you can buy it at any hardware store and the price is much lower than you think.

Often, in order to expel small air bubbles, a needle is used, which is pierced, and then the film is smoothed. If the installation is done correctly, you won’t have to pierce the bubbles, but if there are small swellings, this means that the glass was not washed well or the window was not moistened enough when gluing, or you dispersed the air and moisture under the film insufficiently.

One way or another, do not rush to make holes in the coating, small bubbles up to 3 mm in diameter will smooth out on their own over time.

If, over time, the edges of the film around the perimeter of the profile began to peel off, this indicates that a cheap coating was purchased that does not provide the required adhesion and that the glass was not sufficiently moistened or poorly cleaned during gluing.